Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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GwenSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge Rebuilds After 2024 Fire with Community Support (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge faced a devastating fire on February 17, 2024, which destroyed its building on Goodwood Boulevard. In the early hours of the...
Priest Accused of Abuse Preyed on Deaf Community in Baton Rouge and New Orleans
The Moravian Church and Old Catholic churches, including the Utrecht Union and Polish National Catholic Church, have long emphasized community, service, and spiritual care. However, recent revelations about...
Pastor Donnie Swaggart Rebukes Black Church for Endorsing Kamala Harris
Evangelist Donnie Swaggart, the son of televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, has drawn criticism from black Christians after publicly condemning the black church for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Swaggart,...
Evangelist Donnie Swaggart condemns Black church for supporting Kamala Harris
Evangelist Donnie Swaggart, son of televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, publicly criticized pastor J. Drew Sheard for endorsing Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Sheard leads the Church of God...
Louisiana Catholic Church Challenges Federal Constitutionality of Abuse Victims’ Law
The Louisiana Catholic Church, through the Dominican Sisters of Peace and their legal representatives, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to invalidate a state law that allows child...
Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge to Host Annual Gospel Service
The Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge is set to host its annual gospel service, offering a blend of classic and contemporary gospel music. The event, led by the...
Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge to Host Third Annual QUUeer Fête Weekend Events
The Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge is set to host its third annual QUUeer Fête weekend, featuring a series of events aimed at fostering connection and exploring themes...
Pastor Tony Spell’s Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Holds Service Despite COVID-19 Gathering Ban
Pastor Tony Spell’s Life Tabernacle Church held a gathering on a Tuesday in March 2020, despite a statewide public health emergency that prohibits gatherings of 50 or more...
Black Clergy Discuss Voting Strategies and Advocacy Following Voting Rights Act Ruling
Richelle Lewis-Castine, pastor of an African Methodist Episcopal Church in Patterson, Louisiana, urged her congregation to vote early and carefully following the Supreme Court’s decision to weaken the...
